Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse - $2,345 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN OR
- Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Springfield, Illinois.

• Specialty:
  OR
  - Operating Room
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  09/14/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Job Summary

Operating Room (OR) Specialty

- Location:

Not specified. This position involves providing surgical support in a Level I trauma center with emergency and general surgical procedures. The role requires working in a fast-paced environment with a focus on trauma and specialized cases, ensuring quality patient care in the surgical setting.

Job Details

• Schedule:
  
  3x12 shifts from 10:45 AM to 11:15 PM, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications:
  
  BLS certification required; active Illinois license in hand or in application process; minimum 2.5 years of OR experience; open to candidates with trauma, general, bariatric, neurology, orthopedic, plastic, transplant, and urology case skills;
  Level I trauma experience required;
  Cerner experience preferred.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  
  CNOR certification preferred.
• Additional Information:
  • Will work with all service lines except cardiovascular.
  • On-call requirement: 1 week per month, with occasional shifts.
  • Candidate must have experience with laparoscopic assisted cases, general surgery procedures such as appendectomy, cholecystectomy, hernia repair, mastectomy, thyroidectomy, Whipple procedure, cervical fusion, craniotomy, laminectomy/discectomy, lumbar fusion, arthroscopy, carpal tunnel release, open and closed fracture reductions, free flap microvascular procedures, and organ donation.
  • Trauma and emergency management skills required, including code response and fire safety awareness.
  • Must be able to operate electrosurgical units, fiber optic light sources, Hana tables.
  • Floating within scope may be required rarely, within skill set.
  • Candidate must reside at least 50 miles from facility, with an active Illinois license or application in progress.
  • Orientation includes 40 hours of pre-start modules to be completed within one week of contract signing, with first day conducted virtually at home.
  • Start date:
    
    09/14/2026; end date: 12/14/2026.

Benefits

• The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Registered Nurse / Operating Room

About Cross Country Nurses

You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines.

Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus